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Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why (Plus)
Bart D. Ehrman
HarperOne, 2007
Clear & Concise Explanation of New Testament Origins
Erhman's book provides a clear and concise explanation of new testament history.
This history shows the finger prints of humanity on the authorship of the Bible.
The Bible we have today is the result of one version of early Christianity winning the battle for ...
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The Apostles
Pope Benedict XVI
Our Sunday Visitor, 2007
The Apostles
I consider that nowadays Pope Benedict XVI is currently "an universal moral reference" for mankind, the Catholic Church is all over the world the only one of churches growing vigorously among the young and the intellectuals .. The message of Jesus is as fresh as always ...
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Archaeological Study Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture
Zondervan, 2006
Archeological Bible
This bible is a wonderful reference for use in the study of the scripture. My study group just finished a 3 month analysis of the Book of Acts in the new testament. This book gives a broad view of relevant history and information on the people of that time as well as ...
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The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran
Alfred A. Knopf, 1923
The Best Book Ever Written?
I keep a copy of this book nearby at all times for quick reference, my personal copy home to numerous marks and marginal notes. Every line reads as the most delicate of poetry, honed and refined to the purest and most undeniable words of truth and wisdom.
This may be ...
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The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
Timothy Keller
Dutton Adult, 2008
A Good Read, A Great Message
This week I gladly received The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith through the mail. What a blessing. The book arrived yesterday during the 9:00 o'clock hour and I read through it in one sitting. Written in a warm and engaging style, Timothy ...
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The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Birth
Marcus J. Borg, John Dominic Crossan
HarperOne, 2007
Fascinating new look about the birth narratives
The birth narratives in Matthew and Luke are so familiar, heard every Christmas in church and on the radio, that I wasn't sure there was much more I could learn about them. How wrong I was! Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan's book started brilliantly; within the ...
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Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
Wayne Grudem
Zondervan, 1995
Outstanding and Unsurpassed
The title of my Review says it all, and since there are already over 130 Reviews, I will make this short. This is simply the best comprehensive modern systematic theology in one volume on the market I have seen in 40 years of ministry. Why? It covers charismatic, ...
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Mother Angelica's Private and Pithy Lessons from the Scriptures
Raymond Arroyo
Doubleday, 2008
Mother Angela Private nd Pithy Lessons From Scripture
Mother Angelica is her usual straight to the point commentator on the scripture. She makes it fun learning about scripture and brings it down to a practicable level. This is a book that makes learning about scripture fun, brings a fresh point of few to scripture, and ...
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The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
A. J. Jacobs
Simon & Schuster, 2008
Wonderful, funny, thought provoking book
I'm on my third reading of this book and I love it. I reluctantly loaned it to a relative and she read it in one weekend. This book really opened my eyes and made me want to do at least a FEW things to be more aware of my spiritual life.
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Bible Illuminated: The Book New Testament
Illuminated World, 2008
Great Ilumination
I love this book! I read the review in the LA Times and thought this would be a new twist. After purchasing 2 copies (one was a gift), I shared it with co-workers who immediatly fell in love. Everyone wants to purchase this New Testament. The photos are profound and ...
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The Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life
Emmet Fox
HarperOne, 1989
The only spiritual book you'll ever need.
Emmet Fox once paid Florence Scoville Schinn (see "The Game of Life and How to Play It") a great compliment by writing that her works were accessible even to those who did not wish to devote their attention to deeper study. I believe that's true also of "The Sermon on ...
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Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of The Bible
James Strong
Hendrickson Publishers, 2007
Unlimited Possibilities
Strong's Concordance provides a way to study words Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic -- the languages of the the Bible -- without knowing these languages. It was designed for people who need this kind of help.
It has other uses also. Sometimes I have a verse of ...
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A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Karen Armstrong
Ballantine Books, 1994
A History of God.
This was my first used book order. It was in very good condition as promised. I would recommend this site to my friends.
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How to Read the Bible: A Guide to Scripture, Then and Now
James L. Kugel
Free Press, 2008
A Catholic Priest View
Though I have only read about a hundred and fifty pages, I have found Kugel's scholarship outstanding and his writing clear and easy. As a catholic priest it has been a wonderful exposure to good Jewish thought and scholarship. I have found the contrast between the ...
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The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
Scott Hahn
Doubleday, 1999
Perhaps the most inspiring book I have ever read
This book changed my life. I read it in one weekend, and I was so excited about it that I kept reading parts of it to my husband. He found it to be so interesting and compelling that he did something I had been praying for (for a very long time). He got up the next ...
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